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August 29, 2013Profiles of Courage in the September Issue of Diabetes Forecast MagazineLiving with diabetes requires courage and determination. From a woman who is working to end her family history of diabetes to a NASCAR driver who is racing to raise awareness of the disease, the September issue of Diabetes Forecast profiles inspirational stories on individuals who are making a difference in the fight to Stop Diabetes®.

August 12, 2013California Supreme Court Ruling Protects the Safety and Health of California Students with DiabetesThe American Diabetes Association (Association) is extremely pleased with the California Supreme Court’s decision in American Nurses Association v. Torlakson, a landmark case litigated by the Association involving diabetes care in California public schools. Today’s decision made it clear that state law is not an obstacle to children with diabetes receiving the proper care and the insulin they need to be healthy and medically safe at school.

June 24, 2013Lifestyle Intervention Did Not Reduce Cardiovascular Events in Obese Adults With Type 2 DiabetesFor obese people with type 2 diabetes, a long-term intensive lifestyle intervention program, focused on weight loss, can improve physical quality of life, reduce microvascular complications, lower the risk of depression and lower medical costs by reducing the need for hospitalizations, outpatient care and medications, according to research presented today at the American Diabetes Association’s 73rd Scientific Sessions®.